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GK55 XCW

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XCW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 73,112 miles

Exhaust system corroded and small leak

Front and rear brake pipes/discs corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box/Transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 73,106 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Front prop shaft rear cover missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and small leak

Front and rear brake pipes/discs corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box/Transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 72,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2021 580,833 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Pedestal insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,363 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Pedestal insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leds fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leds fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,016 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 64,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,517 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 57,517 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,607 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 27,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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GK55 XCW is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK55 XCW registered?

GK55 XCW is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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